List of RajputsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2012) This is a list of notable members of the Rajput community, which has its origins in the present-day countries of India and Pakistan. Contents [hide] 1 Historical figures 2 Politicians of India 3 Armed Forces of India 4 Politicians and Armed Forces of Pakistan 5 Sports 5.1 Cricket 5.2 Boxing 5.3 Hockey 6 Art, culture and cinema 7 References Historical figures Maharana Pratap of Mewar, a 16th-century Rajput ruler and warrior. Statue of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at Ajmer Maharaja Hari Singh, the last monarch of Dogra Rajput dynasty which ruled Jammu & Kashmir.Banda Bahadur, a Sikh warrior who lead the Khalsa armies against the Mughal empire and founded the first independent Sikh kingdom. Gogaji, a Chauhan Rajput and a local deity of Rajasthan. Vachra Dada, a Solanki Rajput and folk deity of Gujarat. Maharaja Gulab Singh, who became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.[1] Santaji Ghorpade, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha empire between 1692–1697, and a Sisodia Rajput.[2][3] Chatrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire and considered by many to be the greatest warrior in the modern history of the Indian subcontinent.[3][4] Zorawar Singh, a Kalhuria Rajput who conquered Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Western Tibet.[1] Prithvi Narayan Shah, United Emperor of Gorkha, descendants of Sisodia of Chittor.He was of mixed race Aryan Rajput from father side and Mongol from mother side.[5][6][7] Maharaja Ganga Singh Harsha Vardhana Maharaja Jaswant Singh Jai Singh Prabhakar Bahadur Ruler of princly state of Alwar Maharana Pratap Maharao Shardul Singh Ruler of Jhunjhunu Pabuji Rathore (Local deity of Rajasthan) Prithviraj Chauhan,[8] King of Ajmer Rai Bhoe Bhatti, Founder of Nankana Sahib Rai Bular Bhatti, Son of Rai Bhoe Bhatti and heir to his estate of over 100,000 acres (400 km2) of land in modern day Nankana Sahib District. Raja Bhagwant Das, King of Amber Rajasthan Ram Singh Pathania, Hero of revolts against British Rana Kumbha, Ruler at Chittor in 15th century Rana Sanga, Ruler of Mewar Rana Udai Singh II, Founder of Udaipur Rao Bika, Founded Bikaner Rao Jodha, Founded city of Jodhpur Rao Maldeo Rathore, Ruler of marwar 15 A.D. Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar Rawal Jaisal Singh, Founder of the city of Jaisalmer. Rawal Ratan Singh, Husband of Rani Padimini, Sisodiya ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.) Sangat Singh Minhas Vanraj Chavda, Ruler of the Chavda Dynasty in Gujarat. Veer Kunwar Singh Jambhoji Jai Singh II, Founder and King of Jaipur Jai Singh I, King of Amber Raja Amar Singh Rathore Raja Man Singh I of Amber, King of Amber, Rajasthan. General of Akbar Raja Pajawan or Pajjun, King of Amber Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu & Kashmir (princely state).[9][10] Politicians of IndiaShah Nawaz Khan, soldier with the Indian National Army and former Union Minister[11] Vishwanath Pratap Singh, The 10th Prime Minister of India. Former Finance Minister of India, also Served as Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh. Dr.Anugrah Narayan Singh,Member Constituent Assembly of India & 1st Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Shivraj Singh Chauhan C.M. Of Madhya Pradesh[12] Armed Forces of IndiaMajor Shaitan Singh, awarded Param Vir Chakra for service in the 1962 India-China war.[13] Naik Jadu Nath Singh Rathore, awarded Param Vir Chakra for service in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.[14] Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh (also Maharaja of Jaipur), awarded Mahavir Chakra.[15] Politicians and Armed Forces of PakistanAllah Bux Soomro, Former Chief Minister of Sindh[16] Sports Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.CricketKumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, Indian Test cricketer[17] Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian cricketer.[18] BoxingAmir Khan, boxer,[19] former world champion. HockeyDhyan Chand, former Indian field hockey captain.[20] Art, culture and cinemaRam Gopal (dancer), dancer[21] References1.^ Jump up to: a b Full text of Gulab Singh 1792 1858 2.Jump up ^ Shivaji The Great: Bal Krishna M A: Free Download & Streaming: Internet Archive. Archive.. Retrieved 28 May 2012. 3.^ Jump up to: a b Full text of Shivaji_The_Founder_Of_Maratha_Swaraj. Archive.org. Retrieved 28 May 2012. 4.Jump up ^ Full text of Shivaji The Great 5.Jump up ^ Népal - Bradley Mayhew, Joseph Bindloss, Stan Armington - Google Books 6.Jump up ^ Trans Himalayan Traders: Economy, Society & Culture in Northwest Nepal - James F. Fisher - Google Books 7.Jump up ^ Nepal - Jon Burbank - Google Books 8.Jump up ^ Political History of the Chalukyas of Badami - D. P. Dikshit - Google Books 9.Jump up ^ Jael Silliman 10.Jump up ^ Aspects of Indias International Relations, 1700 to 2000: South Asia 11.Jump up ^ Sahgal, Prem Kumar; Khan, Shah Nawaz; Dhillon, Gurbakhsh Singh (1946). The I. N. A. Heroes: Autobiographies of Maj. Gen. Shahnawaz, Col. Prem K. Sahgal. Hero Publ. pp. 15, 60. 12.Jump up ^ I am proud to have taken birth in Kirar Samaj - CM Shri Chouhan. bharateseva. Retrieved 24 March 2012. 13.Jump up ^ Indias World: Essays on Foreign Policy and Security Issues 14.Jump up ^ Pal, Dharm (1978). Traditions of the Indian army. Cite: Naik Jadunath Singh, a Rathor Rajput, serving in 1/7 Rajput Regiment (now the 4th Battalion of the Brigade of Guards) won the Param Vir Chakra posthumously in the Jammu and Kashmir operations in 1948. 15.Jump up ^ articles.timesofindia.indiatimes/2011-04-17/jaipur/29427553_1_maharaja-city-palace-diya-kumari 16.Jump up ^ Dictionary of National Biography. Research Wing, Indian Bibliographic Centre. 2000. p. 435. ISBN 8185131155. ISBN 978-81-85131-15-3. 17.Jump up ^ Wilde, Simon (1999). Ranji. The Strange Genius of Ranjitsinhji. London: Aurum Press. pp. 194–195. ISBN 1-84513-069-3. 18.Jump up ^ Dinakar, S. (9 December 2005). Interview - M. S. Dhoni. Sportstar 28 (49) (The Hindu). Retrieved 30 April 2012. 19.Jump up ^ Amir Khan: Why the fighter from Bolton is a British sports hero worth celebrating. Daily Mail. Retrieved 10 March 2014. 20.Jump up ^ Garg, Chitra (2010). Indian Champions: Profiles Of Famous Indian Sportspersons. p. 245. ISBN 8170288525. 21.Jump up ^ Obituary: Ram Gopal. The Daily Telegraph. 24 October 2003. Retrieved from en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Rajputs&oldid=599426247 Categories: Lists of Indian people by communityHidden categories: Wikipedia semi-protected pagesArticles needing additional references from January 2012All articles needing additional referencesUse dmy dates from September 2011Navigation menuPersonal tools Create accountLog inNamespaces ArticleTalkVariantsViews ReadView sourceView historyActions Search Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Donate to Wikipedia Wikimedia Shop InteractionHelp About Wikipedia Community portal Recent changes Contact page ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesUpload fileSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationData itemCite this page Print/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFPrintable version Languagesहिन्दी Edit links This page was last modified on 13 March 2014 at 12:32. 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